Hemotologist referral next week

[alicia]

My GYN has been following me since I've been on Coumadin for cysts that keep developing on my ovaries. I saw him yesterday and had an extensive visist. They did an ultrasound and the cysts are still there and there is a mass that measures 3.5cm on my left ovary of unknown origin so he is referring me to a cancer specialist next Wednesday for her opinion of how aggressive they need to be about removing the mass,cysts,and ovaries. I am scared just thinking it may be cancer. My Mom had cancer on the pelvic bone and lived cancer free for 15 years and died of other problems. He thinks IF it is cancer, they have caught it in the very early stages and should be treatable. I pray that its NOT cancer.

I never knew how strong I was until this year. Since Jan 1,2003 I almost died from complications after OHS and found out my husband of 25 years had been having an affair that ended when I first got sick 2 years ago. And now possibility of ovarian cancer!

Im trying to remain positive and pray IF it is cacnerous they can take care of it quickly and get my life back on track again! I really need some emotional support right now!!!

 

[Ross]

Alicia when your plate is full, it is really full isn't it? I'll keep you in prayer during this next phase of things to be discovered. I'm thinking it's not cancerous. Does my thinking help you any?

 

[Les]

Alicia,
I (we) haven't gone away...we're still here for you!
_________________
Les AVR '93 / '95

 

[Paula]

Alicia, my prayers are with you! Keep up positive thoughts!
Take care. Paula

 

[Bill Hall]

Alicia - I keep thinking that you will give us some really positive news. I still believe that will happen. For now, you must face yet another obstacle in life. The positive in your posting was that if it is cancer it is early and treatable. I am constantly amazed by medical science and its ability to cure these ills. I hope and will pray that it is not cancer, but if it is, there is still a way out. Stay positive and keep fighting. I know you will get through it.

 

[Nancy]

Hi Alicia-

I know this is a terrible blow to have such news. But I urge you to not get way ahead of what is going on. Just take it one day at a time, and go through the diagnostic thing with the specialist. At this time there is no verification that it is a cancer, only that it is a mass that has to be looked at. Please remember that you have a history of benign cysts and there is a strong likelihood that it is more of the same. They are being very careful with you and are doing the right thing, and keeping you safe. If it turns out to be a cancerous growth, then knowing about it early and getting it taken care of is the very best thing that could happen.

Sending you hugs and prayers that it will be a benign situation.

 

[bvdr]

Hi Alicia,
About 5 years ago I had a total hyst. (uterus, tubes, and ovaries). I had several problems but I the one that I was most concerned about was a large growth on an ovary. It turned out it was non-cancerous and I hope it is the same for you. The surgery I had was quite extensive and it did take much longer to recovery than I had anticipated.
Whatever the medical/surgical concensus is for you, I sure wish it gets settles soon and you will have this behind you. I have put you on my prayer list so when you need to, relax, and I'll help keep you lifted up.
I really am sorry you are going through this. Keep us posted because we do care so much about what happens to you.......................Betty

 

[Creed3]

Alicia,
I am so very sorry to hear you have to go through more trying times. I keep thinking I will log on here and hear some really good news regarding your situation. Like the others before have said, you don't know exactly what you are dealing with right now. Try not to jump ahead and think the worst. I know that is very hard to do, but try to stay calm. If it ends up being cancer, the good news is that your doctor says it is in the early stages and very treatable. You have been dealt quite a few blows this year. Hang in there. We are all here for you, as is the big guy upstairs. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I truely believe everything will turn out ok. Your road has been a little rocky lately, but I do feel that you have smoother sailing yet to come. Please lean on us here whenever you need to. We are all here for you. Keep us informed on how things are going.

Take Care & God Bless!
Gail

 

[sylviayasgur]

oh alicia!
i am so sorry you have to go through one more thing.
you must be so upset about this.
as all the others have said, please try not to get ahead of yourself... please don't jump to any premature conclusions.
i understand that you are worried, but try and be positive and not worry until you have to.
hopefully this will be benign.
please know that we are here for you anytime....
email me if you want to talk at: [email protected] and i will be happy to give you my phone number if you want to talk.
we are all thinking of you and praying for you.
be well, sylvia

 

[alicia]

Thanks once again to all my VR friends whom have given me so much wonderful support! I read each thread with tears in my eyes. Everyone here is so kind and caring and it does make a difference.

Im taking things one day at a time. My heart seems to be in good shape so I must be doing something right. I feel good other than these annoying cramps.

I see the dr Wed so I will post and let you know how things went.
Thanks again friends!!!!!